Chapter 814

In Zhang Lao's small courtyard, Chen Wuji took off all his Armor, and instantly felt as if he had returned to his true current age.

A roughly twenty-something young man who speaks without restraint and acts hastily.

These things are not deliberate on his part, and his usual state is not a pretense.

Regional Inspector Commander

I don't even understand what psychological and emotional factors are involved here, but Chen Wuji indeed relaxed, his whole person relaxing from inside out.

Although Zhang Lao complained with his mouth, when drinking, even the wrinkles on his face seemed to be smoothed away, his smile full of red light, and his wise, deep eyes hid something called happiness.

Perhaps Zhang Lao never imagined he could get along with Chen Wuji like this.

"This wine… is indeed not bad." Zhang Lao finished the last drop at the bottom of the bowl, gave a comment on the Green Along the Path from Qingzhou: "Having this kind of wine in it, I can barely count your gift as a little heavier."

Chen Wuji exclaimed, "You old man, didn't you say you've drunk all the wine in Nan Jun?"

"This wine's age is probably much younger than mine; if it had come out earlier, I definitely would have drunk it." Zhang Lao said with absolute certainty, "In recent years I rarely go out, so I truly don't know these new things."

Chen Wuji laughed heartlessly, "That's really the only thing you're saying that's forced."

"Forced my ass, I'm just telling the truth." Zhang Lao glared, then suddenly shifted tone: "You kid, you'd better not come with any other purpose today, and don't disturb my drinking pleasure, or else…"

"Or else what?" Chen Wuji asked.

Zhang Lao leaned back in the chair, pressing hard on his abdomen with both hands, "Otherwise… I really can't do anything about you, this Regional Inspector Commander, anyway I won't say."

Chen Wuji smiled, "You old man are really the old oil stick, I wasn't planning to ask, but since you said that, I really have to ask."

"I won't say." Zhang Lao, like an angry child, even pursed his lips.

Person of the Jianghu

Divination

"Then that's fine, you old man just answer me one question, I won't ask anything else. We two have come to this relationship, asking too much hurts feelings, but some doubts you really need to help me solve." Chen Wuji said.

Fate Numerology

Foreknowledge

Regarding Zhang Lao and the things the Charitable Assembly helped him with, many past matters no longer need to be investigated to the root; just guessing, having a rough idea in mind is enough.

But the old man himself hurriedly brought it up, there's a question Chen Wuji really ought to ask in passing.

Zhang Lao turned his head, waved his hand and said, "Take it away, take it away, this wine is tasteless!"

"Old man, don't be so ungracious, I'm just asking one question, not trying to make things difficult for you!" Chen Wuji laughed, "What were you thinking when you decided to take me as your disciple? Before I didn't understand, I thought you were really just an old man on his last legs in the Yaopu, but now I've realized, the more I think about it, the stranger it seems."

At this point, looking back in reverse, this old man really seems to have taken the Protagonist Template.

Zhang Lao wanted to transform the Charitable Assembly, find another way out; this explanation is actually somewhat forced.

If that truly is the reason, this old man is being a bit too divine.

"Do you want to know?" Zhang Lao asked.

Chen Wuji nodded, "I really do want to know; this reason is actually still very crucial."

"I won't tell you!" Zhang Lao chuckled lightly, looking as if his scheme had succeeded.

Chen Wuji: ……

"Old man, you're being mischievous again!"

Zhang Lao angrily jumped up, "You little brat, are you trying to rebel?"

Chen Wuji gave it serious thought, "Old man, this matter shouldn't be made public for now, but I actually do have some ideas."

Zhang Lao stared speechlessly.

This phrase is often used by many to insult people, but it's quite a coincidence that, with Chen Wuji, it's actually true.

But just how far this rebellion will go remains unknown for now.

Chen Wuji's such candid attitude left Zhang Lao speechless for a good while; after holding it in, he finally said resentfully, "Fortune-telling told you that—are you satisfied now?"

Chen Wuji looked startled, "Old Master, if you don't want to answer, that's fine, but isn't this answer a bit too hasty?"

"Where is it hasty?" Zhang Lao countered, "Ciji Hall, Mountain Doctor Divination—medicine is only one of the three, all three are related to Fate Numerology; is it really strange that this old thing of mine knows a bit about divination?"

Chen Wuji's expression flickered slightly, "Well… actually, that does make some sense!"

"Whether you believe it or not, the true reason is indeed like this." Zhang Lao put away his playful demeanor, his expression turning a bit more solemn, "When your status is different, I know you'd surely be doubtful about these matters, but frankly, even I'm a bit surprised that things have come to this point."

"Originally I just wanted to find a successor for Ciji Hall, but Xiaoyu's temperament isn't suited to inherit such a large undertaking; once he takes the position of Young Shopkeeper, within half a month he'll surely be torn apart by those people."

Chen Wuji asked, "Is Xiaoyu still young?"

Expecting a teenager in his early teens to act completely calm and steady is basically impossible?

Chen Wuji didn't deny that such people do indeed exist in the world.

But they are too few, truly a rare phoenix feather and unicorn horn.

Zhang Lao shook his head, "A person's fundamental constitution is fixed; no matter how one changes later, these things are etched into fate. I actually like his temperament, but he really isn't suited to oversee such a great estate as Ciji Hall."

"I originally intended to train him as a senior brother, not to take over as the head of the building, merely to guard Ciji Hall, but later some things happened and I no longer have the energy to teach another disciple."

Chen Wuji curiously asked, "So you just did a finger calculation and figured me out?"

Zhang Lao nodded solemnly, "You may not believe it, kid, but the fact is indeed so."

"Hasn't this already been proven? Otherwise, how would you explain that I, even when you were still a hunter, kept pestering you to take you as my disciple? I do have a bit of foreknowledge, but I haven't exaggerated to the point of being able to see how far you'll go in the future."

"I indeed knew of your Chen clan early on, but I truly don't know the identity of your Chen clan's lineage head; this is one of your Chen clan's most crucial secrets, everyone guards it, and for a Jianghu person like me to find out is really too difficult."

"As for Xishan Village, to ordinary folks it's just an ordinary village; your Chen clan lives even more bitterly than others. But to Jianghu people, that place is no different from a dragon's pool and tiger's den."

"Many people in Yunan City fear me, but this old man also fears your Xishan Village! The night I took you as my disciple, two grand masters actually showed up at my place."